Wheeler, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wheeler, Prentiss County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wheeler?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 83 days in the Prentiss forecast zone and Prentiss County — the most common reported hazard around Wheeler, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (73 days) and flash flooding (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 83 | Jun 2026 | Aug 16, 2019 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 73 | Jun 2025 | Nov 29, 2022 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Mar 2026 | May 2, 2010 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 18 | Jan 2025 | Feb 17, 2021 · $1.2 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Feb 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 2026 | Jan 24, 2026 · $750,000 damage |
| High winds | 2 | Mar 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 · $5,000 damage |
| Flooding | 2 | Feb 2019 | Aug 14, 1998 · $1,000 damage |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Prentiss forecast zone and Prentiss County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Wheeler get?
A normal year brings about 1.1 inches of snow to Wheeler, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Booneville weather station 4.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Wheeler?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS), about 50 miles south-southeast. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Wheeler | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 50 mi south-southeast | 3,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 89 mi northwest | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBMX Birmingham, AL | 143 mi southeast | 16,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Wheeler
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 127 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wheeler, 44 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 19, 1970, which passed about 19 miles north-northwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 5, 2025, which passed about 15 miles west of town.
Hail: 297 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 26 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on October 25, 1997.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Wheeler's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Wheeler radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wheeler, MS?
KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS), about 50 miles south-southeast. KNQA (Memphis, TN) is 89 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wheeler?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wheeler the lowest scan from KGWX is about 3,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Wheeler free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Wheeler, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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